Parks and Recreation 2010/02/24PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Brookhurst Community Center, 2271 W. Crescent Avenue, Anaheim, California
February 24, 2010 MINUTES
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Vice - Chairman Knapil
Commissioners Brennan, Crawford, Manes, Herschler and Vadodaria
COMMISSIONERS EXCUSED: Chairman Baldwin
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
Terry Lowe, Community Services Director
Pamela Galera, Principal Project Manager
Larry Pasco, Park & Urban Forestry Manager
Gail Barruga, Administrative Assistant
CALL TO ORDER — Vice Chairman Knapil called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Vice Chairman Knapil led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATIONS
A. Written Communication — None
B. Unscheduled Oral Communication from the Public - None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Vice Chairman Knapil presented the Minutes of the January 27, 2010,
meeting to the Commissioners. Commissioner Brennan made a motion to accept the minutes as
presented. Commissioner Crawford seconded. Motion passed. Commissioner Herschler abstained.
ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. Recreation, Human and Neighborhood Services Activity Report — December 09 /January 10:
Steve Swaim presented the report highlighting the Adult Sports Section and its success even in this
economy. There are 118 adult softball teams which is the highest total for any season since the
winter of 1996. Larry Herschler suggested asking people when they register for classes, how they
became aware of the event (i.e. Activity Guide, postcard, signs in the park, online at Anaheim.net).
B. Parks Capital Project Progress Report — Pamela Galera provided updated information on the
following projects and answered questions from the Commissioners.
Burris Basin — On February 26, 2010, Pamela will make a presentation to the OCWD Property
Management committee regarding this project. If this committee approves the project, then on
Wednesday, March 3, 2010, the OCWD Board will review for approval several documents,
including the construction documents, environmental report, and interpretive signage. Once
approved, the project will then be sent out for bids. A groundbreaking ceremony is tentatively
scheduled for April 13, 2010. Terry Lowe complemented Pamela and her staff for completing
this very complex and challenging project. Terry stated this is a legacy project.
Founders Park — Construction documents are being reviewed for approval by the Building
Department. Once approved, the project will be bid. Staff will ask for an extension of the County
grant to the end of 2010.
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• Dog Park — A Task Force has been formed and consists of 18 community members. Their first
task will be to identify potential dog park locations.
• Miraloma Park — The City is in escrow on the property; there have been five community
meetings, all very well attended and successful. A conceptual design has been completed and
staff has submitted a grant application to fund this project. The building on site will remain and
be used as a small community center.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Pioneer Park — Terry reported the Angels Baseball Foundation in cooperation with the Major League
Baseball are planning a wonderful gift to the Anaheim community as part of the July 13, 2010 All Star
game at Anaheim Stadium. Pamela Galera introduced Rick Vaughn, Project Manager with
Swinerton Builders who has worked with the Angels on various community recreation projects,
including the Torii Hunter Field at Kraemer Memorial Park in Placentia.
Pamela reported a community meeting was held to discuss this project. The purpose of the project
is to upgrade the existing little league baseball field, build a new field for the Challenger and Miracle
leagues, install a new building that will have ADA restrooms and a snack bar combination, and add
additional handicap parking along Underhill. Pamela stated this project will be coordinated with the
playground upgrade and security lighting projects.
Staff conducted a Charrette with 3 rd 41n and 5 th grade students from Sunkist Elementary School to
design the new playground features. From their suggestions, staff, along with the playground
designer, will develop the playground features. Terry Lowe stated this same method was used when
the skateboard park at Brookhurst Park was developed.
Pamela stated a major concern of the park's neighbors was lighting, i.e. were the new fields going to
be playable at night, as they were not in favor of this. Pamela stated the lighting upgrade is only for
the park's security lighting.
Mr. Vaughn answered questions regarding the project dimensions and the construction process. He
provided samples of products that could be used on the ballfield for the Challenge and Miracle
leagues. Mr. Vaughn complemented the City of Anaheim's staff for their assistance in making this
project a success.
Terry stated there is a tentative date of March 16, 2010 for the ground breaking ceremony.
Invitations will be mailed to the commissioners. The dedication ceremony will be on July 12, 2010,
the day before the All Star game.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Terry Lowe stated he will not be attending the meetings in the future. Terry stated he continued his
attendance when he became Director as the managers were also new to their positions. Terry stated he
will be available as needed.
ADJOURNMENT — Vice Chairman Knapil adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.
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